Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

UM Coal TrestleThe University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor received coal to power steam heating systems on campus. The coal reached the power plant via a short UM-operated branch line off the Michigan Central, east of the Ann Arbor station. The branch locomotives used electric locomotives for a time and then switched to diesel before discontinuing operations all together in the 1970's.

Photo Info: A 1968 photo of the coal dock on the spur to the University of Michigan power plant, taken from near the NYC main line. [Charles Geletzke]


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Bibliography

The following sources are utilized in this website. [SOURCE-YEAR-MMDD-PG]:

  • [AAB| = All Aboard!, by Willis Dunbar, Eerdmans Publishing, Grand Rapids ©1969.
  • [AAN] = Alpena Argus newspaper.
  • [AARQJ] = American Association of Railroads Quiz Jr. pamphlet. © 1956
  • [AATHA] = Ann Arbor Railroad Technical and Historical Association newsletter "The Double A"
  • [AB] = Information provided at Michigan History Conference from Andrew Bailey, Port Huron, MI

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